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MultiChoice says the issues were caused by the migration and have been addressed.
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Farmer's WeeklyPerdefontein Dohnes: breeding profitability from the ewe up
In the harsh Agter-Pakhuis area outside Clanwilliam, performance has to be earned. Martin de Klerk uses hard data, rigorous culling, veld testing, and carefully managed nutrition to identify the animals capable of strengthening Perdefontein Dohnes and breeding sheep that pay their way.
The CitizenSA’s fuel import bill surges to highest level since 1994
The country has turned to the US and Nigeria to keep fuel flowing as supplies via the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted.
The Citizen‘Mangaung wants non-residential property owners to pay for others’ debt’
Rather improve efficiency, says Sapoa
The CitizenScarcity is changing the transformation debate
Universities make the distinction between localisation and development especially important because academics do more than fill jobs.
TechCentralThe giant batteries coming to South Africa’s grid
Battery storage planned for the next decade is being brought forward because the grid is throwing away surplus power.
SME South AfricaWall Advertising for SMEs
You may have driven past a street in a suburb or township with walls painted with various logos and wondered how those businesses were able…
SME South AfricaBusiness Process Outsourcing in Manufacturing
Running a successful manufacturing business requires juggling many moving parts. From producing goods to logistics and customer support, these elements all need consistency. Failing at…
ITWeb‘AI for good’ starts with affordances, not features
The affordance lens exposes the harms that capability-talk hides, as the most consequential governance risk in enterprise AI today is not a rogue chatbot.
The CitizenReport reveals most respondents are financially confident and have fewer credit products
17% of the respondents reported that being able to access credit when they need it contributes to their confidence.
TechCentralSpaceX to borrow $40-billion to buy Nvidia chips
The financing would mix bank loans and investment-grade debt, closing in 2027, according to the FT.
TechCentralSouth Pole neutrino hunter wins Nobel Prize in Physics
Francis Halzen has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for detecting 'ghost particles' in Antarctic ice.
TechCentral30 years of Hisense in South Africa: inside the Atlantis factory
Hisense has marked 30 years in South Africa with a look inside its Atlantis factory.
TechCentralFour Microsoft dates before February: the cost is in the calendar
Four Microsoft dates between July and February decide what your estate will cost next year.
TechCentralParatus Namibia launches Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity
Paratus Namibia has launched Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite internet for homes and businesses countrywide.
Farmer's WeeklyCheap on paper, costly at the till: what 1,1% food inflation really means
The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy's latest brief shows that food prices are barely rising, yet a basic healthy diet still swallows more than half the income of some households. South Africa’s slowing food price cycle offers households relief, but the farmers supplying that food face a…
TechCentralMeta met Information Regulator over its camera glasses
The privacy watchdog got a demonstration in September as Meta prepares an official South African launch.
TechCentralWhy South Africa’s biggest drone isn’t flying for the country
High-end drone manufacturer Milkor says money, not interest, is keeping its 380 drone out of SANDF hands.
VentureburnTrading Platform vs Trading Terminal: What Is the Difference?
Retail Forex and CFD traders benefit from advanced online infrastructure that allows them to access a wide range of markets with a few clicks – something old-school traders could only
VentureburnMoonshot AI Prepares for Hong Kong IPO As It Hits $50 Billion Valuation
Over the last few years, Silicon Valley has done everything in its power to own the generative AI narrative. But a massive plot twist is unfolding overseas, as Chinese open-weight
SME South AfricaLast Chance to Enter Third Annual Township Economy Awards
The township economy, often referred to as the kasi economy or informal sector, is estimated to be worth nearly R900 billion. Despite its significant economic…
Farmer's WeeklyPredation management: a vital herd-building tool for emerging farmers
For new-era (emerging) farmers, protecting young livestock is not only about reducing losses; it is an important part of building stronger herds, retaining replacement animals, and forging a pathway towards commercial farming.
ITWebNew Global Survey Finds Majority of VMware Users Are Choosing Alternative Paths for Cost Control, Roadmap Flexibility and Better Support
Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company™ and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced findings from the 2026 IT Virtualization Survey – What’s Next for VMware Users, a new global survey of nearly 300…
SME South AfricaWarehousing Solutions for SMEs Entering International Markets
Cross-border trade is a good way to scale a business and expand your market. But testing new markets abroad has challenges that a local supply…
The CitizeninDrive allows drivers in these cities to keep 99% of their income amid high petrol prices
Here's how much commission inDrive, Bolt and Uber take.
VentureburnWadagni Secures CFAF 65.5B Deal With President Macron to Boost Benin Economy
For years, the Republic of Benin has wrestled with an urgent need to inject heavy capital into its infrastructure. Benin has been trying to empower local enterprises and stabilize its
Farmer's WeeklyKeeping farm grounds in shape with the Husqvarna Z560X zero-turn mower
Spring brings the grounds back to the top of the maintenance list on farms and estates across South Africa. Entrances and avenues, the homestead garden, lodge and guest lawns, staff housing, and areas around offices and pack sheds all start growing again at once, making efficient mowing essential…
TechCentralNersa wants five-year ban on automated electricity trading
Draft rules would bar trading bots from South Africa's new wholesale electricity platform at launch.
The CitizenEl Niño puts business contracts under pressure as drought risks rise
El Niño is not a legal event but a recurring climatic phenomenon; however, its consequences may have significant contractual implications.
TechCentralSouth African boardrooms are about to get a lot less private
Meta's camera glasses go on sale officially in South Africa soon. Companies should set rules before the law does.